Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is considering extending the nationwide state of public emergency.

Addressing a briefing at the Department of Government Information, he noted that a proposal seeking parliamentary approval is expected to be submitted next week.

The Minister acknowledged that emergency regulations lapsed on 28 February, ending the powers of the Commissioner General of Essential Services.

The state of emergency had originally been declared following the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.